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Russian troops are intensifying attacks on Kostiantynivka in Ukraine's Donetsk region, with Ukrainian forces repelling infiltration attempts. President Volodymyr Zelensky noted unusual activity along the Belarus border. Russia announced a unilateral ceasefire for Victory Day despite Ukraine's preference for a longer truce.
newser.comRussian troops are intensifying attacks on Kostiantynivka in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region, according to Ukraine’s top army official. Counter-sabotage measures are ongoing in the city, Syrskyi added. Russian troops are inching towards Kostiantynivka to establish a foothold close to a heavily defended area, the official said.
The DeepState mapping project shows Russian troops control an area around one kilometre from Kostiantynivka's southern outskirts. Small chunks of Kostiantynivka are marked as a grey zone, meaning neither Ukraine nor Russia has full control over them. Kostiantynivka is part of a fortress belt in Ukraine's east defended by the Ukrainian military.
Syrskyi reiterated: 'We are repelling the Russian occupiers' persistent attempts to gain a foothold in the outskirts of Kostiantynivka using infiltration tactics. Russian drones struck Odesa overnight, injuring at least 20 people. The attacks damaged residential buildings and civilian infrastructure, including a kindergarten, in the port city.
Russia will implement a temporary ceasefire around Victory Day on 9 May regardless of Ukraine’s response. Zelensky stated his forces observed unusual activity along the Ukraine-Belarus border on the Belarusian side yesterday.
Ukraine is documenting and keeping the situation under control along the border. Zelensky added: 'If necessary, we will react. Ukraine is ready to defend its people and its sovereignty. Ukraine is closely monitoring the situation along the Ukraine-Belarus border and will respond if necessary.
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